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David Carlson

David Carlson

David Carlson is the founder of Young Adult Money. He is a nationally recognized speaker and the author of Student Loan Solution (2019) and Hustle Away Debt (2016). His opinions have been featured on such media outlets as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cheddar, NBC's KARE11, and more.
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What to Expect When Accepting a Job at a Startup

If you love the idea of entrepreneurship, but you’re not quite ready to build your own company yet –perhaps, because you need more time to fine-tune your technical skillsets and gain some real world experience—then, an offer to work in a startup can be exceptionally attractive. It’s easy to get hooked when the interviewer tosses […]

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5 Ways to Take the Stress Out of Flying

5 Ways to Take the Stress Out of Flying

When it comes to flying, I get stressed out. I like the idea of travelling, and I don’t mind travelling for the most part, but the process of flying there has never been enjoyable to me. From packing and making sure I have everything I need, to going through security, to being cramped on a […]

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The Benefits of Being Underemployed

The Benefits of Being Underemployed

When most people think about underemployment, they don’t’ think of it as a good thing. Underemployment means there is a mismatch between your job and your skills and experience. Meaning, you could be making more money and have a more challenging, “better” job. On the surface being underemployed doesn’t seem to have benefits. After all, […]

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Should You Start Your Own Scalable Home-based Business?

When you’re struggling as an employee, it’s usually because you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and you’re bored to tears performing mechanical tasks that you have no interest in. As a creative person, your joy comes from building things. While some people like the security of simply following orders, others yearn for the opportunity to do […]

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Keep Healthcare Costs Low with These Money Saving Tips

With the political battle over healthcare in the US surging forward, many Americans are left to wonder if they’ll have insurance in a few years – and how much it will cost. It goes without saying that paying for healthcare services is expensive. With prices only getting worse and the options for affordable healthcare diminishing, […]

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All About ChexSystems

After a long day at work, you decide to pull out that overdue task list. At the top of the page is a reminder to open a checking account at a local community bank. They’re offering a $250 bonus to all new customers and you can certainly use the extra cash. So, you apply and […]

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My Trip to St. Martin – St. Martin Travel Review

My Trip to St. Martin – St. Martin Travel Review

Note: This post was written just prior to Hurricane Irma devastating St. Martin. As St. Martin will be rebuilding the next few months or years, do your own follow-up research to ensure that conditions were restored similar to as described in this post. My wife and I recently took a trip to the island of […]

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Low Budget Marketing Strategies (with Big Impact)

I do marketing on the side to earn a few extra bucks, since I’m able to pair it with web development services. It’s a great way to make money, and it helps develop desired skills for clients. This becomes a win/win scenario for any of you that are looking for ways to add a

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How to Compare and Buy Home Insurance Online

How to Compare and Buy Home Insurance Online

This post is sponsored by our friends at Progressive. A couple days ago I used a new food delivery service for the first time. It was extremely easy to do and was done entirely online. It made me think of just how much can be done from our computer or smart phone. I’ve compared and […]

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How To Improve Your Website Marketing

If you want to be a successful online marketer, you have to understand the difference between strategy and tactics. This is an important distinction to make because many rookies think that the two words are synonyms. This confusion results in a random approach to marketing. Without a comprehensive marketing system, it is difficult to increase […]

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